AI Communications Specialist
Canva
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $106,000 - $161,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Build and lead an always-on press engine focused on AI.
- Partner with our PR agency to develop narratives and storylines.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to source data, customer use cases and feature updates to shape angles and news moments.
- Maintain a pulse on industry news and surface opportunities for Canva within the AI space, together with cross functional teams.
- Act as always-on Communications partner to AI product leaders, driving thought leadership and building profile through press, social media and industry events.
- Shape announcement strategies across media and social channels for product launches, including in collaboration with external partners.
- Own content creation across formats such as op-eds, presentations, social media, and newsletters.
Requirements
- You have a journalist’s nose for news and a sharp instinct for spotting how brand communication is evolving.
- You’re deeply curious about AI and confident engaging with complex, technical subject matter
- You feel comfortable challenging the status quo and shaping unconventional narratives.
- You craft compelling stories, pitch high-value ideas, and create content that demands attention.
- You thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and take pride in owning big, impactful projects.
- You have a track record of creating and scaling successful end-to-end PR programs for fast-growing tech companies, whether at an agency or in-house.
- You bring strong media relationships and an appetite to build new ones across all formats, including podcasts and Substacks.
- You have a knack for crafting compelling narratives around highly technical topics—both in writing and in presentations—with minimal oversight.
- You have a deep understanding of the state of play in AI, including influential voices and key news drivers.
- You can translate deeply technical topics into strong external positioning for a wide range of audiences, including developers, engineers, and executive decision makers.
- You demonstrate strong judgment and can operate autonomously when handling nuanced subject matter or situations.
Benefits
- Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too
- Health benefits plans to support you and your wellbeing
- 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
- Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
- An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & more
- Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good, take time to recharge and supports you personally
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
content creationstorytellingpitchingnarrative developmentmedia relationsPR program managementpresentation skillssocial media strategydata sourcingannouncement strategy
Soft skills
curiosityjudgmentadaptabilitycreativitycommunicationcollaborationautonomycritical thinkingrelationship buildingproject ownership